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ID:     73001034_2
Type:     Roman Imperial
Issuer:     City Commemoratives
Metal:     Silver
Denomination:     Half Siliqua
Date Struck:     AD 536-537
Weight:     1.09 g
Die Axis:     12 h
Obverse Legend:     Anepigraphic
Obverse Description:     Helmeted and draped bust of Roma right
Reverse Legend:     Anepigraphic
Reverse Description:     Large R
Mint Mark:     R
Mint:     Constantinople
Primary Reference:     Bendall Type 9
Reference2:     Vagi 3040
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=91518
Special Comments:     Bendall argues that this rare type was struck to celebrate Justinian’s re-conquest of Rome from Ostrogothic occupation in December 536. The extreme rarity of this issue suggests that it was likely struck on only one occasion in late 536 to 537.
Price Sold For:     750 USD
Date Sold:     13/9/2006
Grade:     EF
Notes:     CNG Auction 73: Lot No. 1034